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If part of your University of Tennessee game-day tradition is to arrive way early and get a primo metered parking spot on Volunteer Boulevard, you’ll want to know that, starting Saturday, Sept. 8, ... more»

In August, crews began construction on Phase I of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project. The East Knoxville state highway isn’t the only asset in the area receiving major investment.
Crews exca ... more»

Elected officials, business owners, and community members cut the ribbon for the Fern Street/MLK Avenue intersection on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018.
The Burlington Commercial District, situated between ... more»

In the City's Public Service Department, many hands make light work.
That's especially true for the horticulture crews, who every day work together seamlessly as a team to keep parks, greenway ... more»

When it comes to hot, sticky, uncomfortable summer jobs, there are very few that rival was Frankie Robinson does, day in and day out.
Robinson, a three-year City employee in the Public Service ... more»

The City’s Public Service Department is currently seeking applications for its Public Service Worker I position. Job tasks include (but are not limited to) mowing, trimming, and brush and leaf col ... more»

Though Lakeshore Park has long boasted spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains and the Tennessee River, patrons visiting the 185-acre riverside park have never experienced actual access to the wa ... more»

Flenniken Landing residents displayed their artistic talents at an inaugural art show July 31.
Dorretha Greenlee’s table featured her crocheted scarves, coloring book pages and poetry. She sto ... more»

Youth at Deane Hill Recreation Center participate in a jump rope skills session as part of the After School Program.
As children head back to school next week, City recreation centers will open u ... more»